Big Ten 2026 Week 1
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C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L C O N F E R E N C E R O U N D U P Conference Roundup 2026 Season G E N E R A T E D A U G U S T 3 0 , 2 0 2 6 0 8 : 5 0 P M I N T H I S R E P O R T 01 Big Ten Snapshot 02 Visual Analytics 03 Breaking News 04 Injury Report 05 Stories to Watch 06 The Board: Lines and Projections 07 Where We Differ From the Market 08 Game-by-Game Capsules 09 The Weekend’s Stakes
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01 BIG TEN SNAPSHOT No Big Ten conference games have been played yet, and the standings feed is empty, so the league table is a blank slate until the first whistle. TEAM CONF OVERALL SP+ No standings rows in data feed — — — Eight Big Ten teams sit in the AP Top 25: Ohio State No.1, Oregon No.2, Indiana No.6, USC No.14, Michigan No.16, Washington No.17, Penn State No.18 and Iowa No.22 1. Indiana is the league’s headline riser in the preseason poll; nobody has slipped yet because nobody has played. The week ahead is 18 non-conference games that will shape playoff resumes rather than conference records, anchored by Oregon–Boise State and Notre Dame–Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. See “The Conference, Ranked” for the SP+ vs. record view. 02 VISUAL ANALYTICS Generated directly from the CollegeFootballData feeds for this matchup. The same visuals appear on every report, so numbers can be compared like-for-like from one game to the next. THE CONFERENCE, RANKED · Every team's conference and overall record beside its SP+ rating. Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 2 of 10
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OUR NUMBER VS. THE MARKET · Every upcoming game: the closing market line and our ratings-consensus margin side by side (positive favors the home team), with the stored CFBReports projection marked where one has been published. 03 BREAKING NEWS The latest verified roster, eligibility, coaching and program news across the league. Illinois — WR Jayshon Platt expected to miss the UAB opener; Bret Bielema said Brayden Trimble will start in his place 18. LB Daniel Brown expected to miss the opener while receiving PRP therapy; Mason Muragin steps in at MIKE 18. TE Peyton Smith has left the program after a court ruling denied extra eligibility 18. WR Josh Lorick’s eligibility is uncertain after a court stay 18. Indiana — Edge rushers Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt are ineligible pending appeal after a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling; both continue to practice 19. Grant Wilson holds the No.2 QB job behind Josh Hoover 19. WR Tyler Morris is the favorite to open as punt returner 19. Michigan — QB Bryce Underwood was named the starter for the season opener, with playmaking and arm strength cited 43. WR Semaj Morgan has entered the transfer portal 48. Michigan State — RB Jalen Berger is suspended for the opener 44. OG Geno VanDeMark has been cleared for the season after shoulder surgery 47. North Texas — QB Tayven Jackson will start against Indiana 68. CB Caden Jenkins is out for the season with a torn ACL 69. Northwestern — QB Aidan Chiles will start against South Dakota State 70. Six team captains were named: Braydon Brus, Jackson Carsello, Aidan Chiles, Robert Fitzgerald, Joseph Himon II and Griffin Wilde 71. Nebraska — RB Tikey Hayes was dismissed one month after arriving 72. RB Mekhi Nelson is back with the team after his case was dismissed 73. Purdue — True freshman Jacobo Echeverria Lozano is the starting placekicker 103104. OT Joey Tanona is expected to be ready for Week 1; tight end depth behind George Burhenn is thin 105. Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 3 of 10
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Penn State — New OL coach Ryan Clanton is restructuring the offensive line 107. Penn State is positioned as a surprise Big Ten contender, with Iowa State transfer QB Rocco Becht adding 64 career TD passes 108. Big Ten — The conference now requires four availability reports per week, including a gameday report two hours before kickoff 106. UCLA — QB Ethan Garbers is week-to-week with a hamstring strain 124. Washington — OL Landen Hatchett missed camp time with injury, putting depth in focus 140. Massachusetts — DC Keith Gray is under investigation for alleged verbal misconduct and is not expected to be present for the opener 49. Toledo — No verified breaking news found in the last seven days 122. UAB — No verified breaking news found in the last seven days 123. 04 INJURY REPORT The verified availability picture from the researched findings, with every status taken from the source below. TEAM PLAYER (POS) STATUS IMPACT Illinois Jayshon Platt (WR) Out (likely for opener) Loses top receiver and punt returner; Brayden Trimble starts 18 Illinois Daniel Brown (LB) Out (likely for opener) Mason Muragin starts at MIKE 18 Illinois Davon Grant (WR) Out for season Further depletes receiver depth 27 Illinois Hudson Clement (WR) Out (concussion protocol) Another receiver unavailable 27 Illinois Jaylen Stewart; Tanner Hollinger; Grant Smith; Erik Gayle; Cameron Brooks Out for season Depth and special teams affected 27 Indiana Stephen Daley (EDGE) Ineligible (not cleared to play) Pass rush weakened unless appeal succeeds 19 Indiana Kellan Wyatt (EDGE) Ineligible (not cleared to play) Pass rush weakened unless appeal succeeds 19 Indiana A.J. Harris (CB) Questionable (returning soon) Ryland Gandy may start opposite Jamari Sharpe 19 Indiana Tyler Morris (WR/PR) Probable (likely punt returner) Adds special-teams dynamic 19 Michigan Mason Graham (DT) Questionable Interior line tested if he cannot go 45 Michigan State Aidan Chiles (QB) Probable Practicing with precautionary shoulder brace; expected to start 50 Massachusetts Tyler Rudolph (CB) Uncertain UMass may rely on Jamal Pride if Rudolph is out 46 Nebraska Owen Chambliss (LB) Out (this week) Foster and Shavers expected to carry the load 78 Nebraska Tree Babalade (OT) Out (Week 1) Gunnar Gottula expected to start at right tackle 79 Nebraska Demitrius Bell (WR) Limited (probable) Provides depth if active 80 Nebraska Jacob Bower (LB) Out Depth and special teams hit 81 Nebraska Janiran Bonner (WR) Available Proven receiver returns from ACL 81 Nebraska Rex Guthrie (S) Available Secondary strengthened for opener 81 Nebraska Carter Nelson (TE) Available Pass-catching option at tight end 81 Penn State Cade McNamara (QB) Starter Named starter for Marshall opener 113 Penn State Jameial Lyons (DE) Cleared Available for opener 114 Penn State Anthony Donkoh (OL) Expected to play Limited Wednesday; expected Saturday 115 North Texas Caden Jenkins (CB) Out for season Secondary weakened for Indiana 69 UCLA Ethan Garbers (QB) Questionable Jaylen Henderson has taken increased first-team reps 124 The data feed also contained no verified injury updates for Notre Dame, Ohio, Ohio State, or Oregon. 05 STORIES TO WATCH The narratives that will frame how the week is remembered. Ohio State — The No.1 team opens as a 50.75-point favorite, and the camp storyline has been the rebuilt offensive-line and special-teams units 1164168. Week 1 upset history makes the board watch 167. Oregon — No.2 Oregon’s date with Boise State is one of two headliners; the market line (24.5) and ratings consensus (25.1) both treat it as the league’s toughest top-tier test 1. Indiana — No.6 IU is a 40.75-point favorite but opens without Daley and Wyatt unless the appeal succeeds; the story is whether the new edge rotation keeps the blowout intact 119. Michigan — Underwood starts at QB, Graham is a game-time decision, and Morgan has transferred; the opener is about clean execution around a Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 4 of 10
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reshaped skill group 1434548. Penn State — New coach Matt Campbell’s rebuilt roster is the league’s buzziest storyline; transfer QB Rocco Becht adds veteran depth, while Cade McNamara is named starter for Marshall 107108113. USC — No.14 USC opens on FOX against Fresno State; the market and the model both have the Trojans by three scores, making style-points a theme 1. Iowa — No.22 Iowa’s defense is the backdrop; the market asks for a 31.75-point win over Northern Illinois 1. Washington — No.17 Washington carries a 23.75-point market line into the Washington State game, but the ratings consensus is only 19.4 — a line-shopping story 1. UCLA — Garbers’ hamstring makes the Cal opener a quarterback-uncertainty game; Henderson has taken first-team reps 124. Purdue — True freshman placekicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano is the most-watched special-teams story in the league; his first college kick might be a PAT 103104. Nebraska — The running back room was reshaped a week before kickoff: Hayes dismissed, Nelson cleared 7273. Northwestern — A new quarterback and six captains begin the new stadium era against South Dakota State 7071. Wisconsin — The Badgers meet No.4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in a neutral-site headliner; the market has the Irish by 20.25, the consensus by 21.9 1. 06 THE BOARD: LINES AND PROJECTIONS The ratings consensus below is our fresh SP+/FPI/Elo blend, and the CFBReports projection is an independent number from our previously published matchup report — where none exists, the cell reads “Not yet run.” See the rendered “Our Number vs. The Market” chart for the visual pairing. GAME KICKOFF (UTC) TV FORECAST MARKET LINE TOTAL RATINGS CONSENSUS CFBREPORTS PROJECTION Rutgers vs. Massachusetts 2026-09-03 22:00 BTN 83°F, 10 mph, cloudy Rutgers -29.25 52.75 Rutgers -29.5 Not yet run Minnesota vs. Eastern Illinois 2026-09-04 00:00 Peacock 89°F, 6 mph, fair Minnesota -43.5 51.5 N/A Not yet run Illinois vs. UAB 2026-09-04 01:00 BTN 86°F, 3 mph, 0% precip Illinois -28.5 56.25 Illinois -27.2 Not yet run Purdue vs. Indiana State 2026-09-04 23:00 BTN 87°F, 1 mph, 0% precip Purdue -35.5 56.5 N/A Not yet run Michigan State vs. Toledo 2026-09-05 00:00 FS1 76°F, 7 mph, 0% precip Michigan State -10.0 49.5 Michigan State -9.7 Not yet run USC vs. Fresno State 2026-09-05 01:00 FOX 72°F, 10 mph, fair USC -22.75 51.5 USC -20.0 Not yet run Indiana vs. North Texas 2026-09-05 16:00 FOX 86°F, 5 mph, 0% precip Indiana -40.75 55.5 Indiana -35.9 Not yet run Nebraska vs. Ohio 2026-09-05 16:00 FS1 96°F, 4 mph, 0% precip Nebraska -23.75 47.5 Nebraska -21.3 Not yet run Ohio State vs. Ball State 2026-09-05 16:30 BTN 85°F, 5 mph, 0% precip Ohio State -50.75 56.5 Ohio State -54.3 52.5 (54.1–1.6) Oregon vs. Boise State 2026-09-05 19:30 CBS 62°F, 0.4 mph, 0% precip Oregon -24.5 51.75 Oregon -25.1 24.8 (39.1–14.3) Penn State vs. Marshall 2026-09-05 19:30 FS1 79°F, 5 mph, fair Penn State -24.5 54.5 Penn State -25.9 Not yet run Iowa vs. Northern Illinois 2026-09-05 20:15 BTN 85°F, 3 mph, 0% precip Iowa -31.75 45.5 Iowa -30.8 Not yet run Michigan vs. Western Michigan 2026-09-05 23:30 NBC 83°F, 7 mph, 0% precip Michigan -27.5 48.0 Michigan -23.9 Not yet run Maryland vs. Hampton 2026-09-06 00:00 BTN 74°F, 11 mph, cloudy Maryland -45.5 56.5 N/A Not yet run Northwestern vs. South Dakota State 2026-09-06 00:00 BTN 75°F, 6 mph, cloudy Northwestern -12.5 46.5 N/A Not yet run California vs. UCLA 2026-09-06 02:30 ESPN 77°F, 8 mph, clear UCLA -1.75 53.75 Cal -1.4 Not yet run Washington vs. Washington State 2026-09-06 20:00 NBC 69°F, 7 mph, cloudy Washington -23.75 50.75 Washington -19.4 Not yet run Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin 2026-09-06 23:30 NBC 77°F, 8 mph, 0% precip Notre Dame -20.25 47.5 Notre Dame -21.9 22.3 (36.8–14.5) 07 WHERE WE DIFFER FROM THE MARKET The widest gaps come straight from the model_vs_market_edge data 1. Indiana–North Texas (-4.9) — Market says Indiana by 40.75; consensus says 35.9. The numbers support the underdog plus the points 1. Washington–Washington State (-4.4) — Market says Washington by 23.75; consensus says 19.4. The numbers support Washington State plus Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 5 of 10
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the points 1. Michigan–Western Michigan (-3.6) — Market says Michigan by 27.5; consensus says 23.9. The numbers see a tighter game than the market 1. Ohio State–Ball State (+3.5) — Market says Ohio State by 50.75; consensus says 54.3. The numbers support Ohio State covering, and the published CFBReports projection of 52.5 also sits above the market 1. California–UCLA (+3.1) — Market has UCLA by 1.75; consensus has Cal by 1.4. This is the rare flip, and the numbers side with Cal plus the points 1. USC–Fresno State (-2.8) — Market says USC by 22.75; consensus says 20.0. The numbers support Fresno State plus the points 1. Nebraska–Ohio (-2.4) — Market says Nebraska by 23.75; consensus says 21.3. The numbers support Ohio plus the points 1. 08 GAME-BY-GAME CAPSULES Every Week 1 Big Ten game, with line, projection and frame. Rutgers vs. Massachusetts — Thu 22:00 UTC (BTN); 83°F, 10 mph, cloudy. Market: Rutgers -29.25, total 52.75; Consensus: Rutgers -29.5; CFBReports: Not yet run. Rutgers opens as a near-unanimous favorite. UMass is dealing with an injured cornerback and an absent defensive coordinator, which makes the road side chaotic 4649. Minnesota vs. Eastern Illinois — Sep 4 00:00 UTC (Peacock); 89°F, 6 mph, fair. Market: Minnesota -43.5, total 51.5; Consensus: N/A; CFBReports: Not yet run. The Gophers are a massive home favorite with no player news in the feed. This is a warm-weather tune-up where the line does the talking 1. Illinois vs. UAB — Sep 4 01:00 UTC (BTN); 86°F, 3 mph. Market: Illinois -28.5, total 56.25; Consensus: Illinois -27.2; CFBReports: Not yet run. Illinois enters shorthanded at receiver and linebacker, with Platt, Brown, Grant and Clement all out 1827. The line still expects a comfortable win, but the roster hits are real. Purdue vs. Indiana State — Sep 4 23:00 UTC (BTN); 87°F, 1 mph. Market: Purdue -35.5, total 56.5; Consensus: N/A; CFBReports: Not yet run. Purdue’s opener is about the true freshman kicker and left tackle health. Joey Tanona is expected to play, while tight end depth is a concern 103105. Michigan State vs. Toledo — Sep 5 00:00 UTC (FS1); 76°F, 7 mph. Market: Michigan State -10.0, total 49.5; Consensus: Michigan State -9.7; CFBReports: Not yet run. This is the closest Big Ten line of the weekend. Jalen Berger’s suspension and Aidan Chiles’ precautionary shoulder brace are the roster notes 4450. USC vs. Fresno State — Sep 5 01:00 UTC (FOX); 72°F, 10 mph, fair. Market: USC -22.75, total 51.5; Consensus: USC -20.0; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.14 USC opens on FOX with a big number. The model’s margin is nearly three points below the market 1. Indiana vs. North Texas — Sep 5 16:00 UTC (FOX); 86°F, 5 mph. Market: Indiana -40.75, total 55.5; Consensus: Indiana -35.9; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.6 Indiana plays without Daley and Wyatt unless appeals succeed, while North Texas is missing starting CB Caden Jenkins 1969. Nebraska vs. Ohio — Sep 5 16:00 UTC (FS1); 96°F, 4 mph. Market: Nebraska -23.75, total 47.5; Consensus: Nebraska -21.3; CFBReports: Not yet run. Nebraska is missing LB Owen Chambliss this week and OT Tree Babalade on Saturday 7879. The reshaped running back room adds context 7273. Ohio State vs. Ball State — Sep 5 16:30 UTC (BTN); 85°F, 5 mph. Market: Ohio State -50.75, total 56.5; Consensus: Ohio State -54.3; CFBReports: Ohio State -52.5 (54.1–1.6). The No.1 team has the largest line of the weekend. Both the consensus and the published projection expect the Buckeyes to cover 1. Oregon vs. Boise State — Sep 5 19:30 UTC (CBS); 62°F, 0.4 mph. Market: Oregon -24.5, total 51.75; Consensus: Oregon -25.1; CFBReports: Oregon -24.8 (39.1–14.3). The week’s headliner on CBS. The market, consensus and projection nearly agree 1. Penn State vs. Marshall — Sep 5 19:30 UTC (FS1); 79°F, 5 mph, fair. Market: Penn State -24.5, total 54.5; Consensus: Penn State -25.9; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.18 Penn State’s new-look roster is in view. Cade McNamara starts at QB and DE Jameial Lyons is cleared 113114. Iowa vs. Northern Illinois — Sep 5 20:15 UTC (BTN); 85°F, 3 mph. Market: Iowa -31.75, total 45.5; Consensus: Iowa -30.8; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.22 Iowa’s defense is the story. The model’s margin is just under the market 1. Michigan vs. Western Michigan — Sep 5 23:30 UTC (NBC); 83°F, 7 mph. Market: Michigan -27.5, total 48.0; Consensus: Michigan -23.9; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.16 Michigan debuts Bryce Underwood at QB. Mason Graham is a game-time decision 4345. Maryland vs. Hampton — Sep 6 00:00 UTC (BTN); 74°F, 11 mph, cloudy. Market: Maryland -45.5, total 56.5; Consensus: N/A; CFBReports: Not yet run. Maryland’s margin is one of the largest of the weekend. There is no player news in the feed 1. Northwestern vs. South Dakota State — Sep 6 00:00 UTC (BTN); 75°F, 6 mph, cloudy. Market: Northwestern -12.5, total 46.5; Consensus: N/A; CFBReports: Not yet run. This is the smallest home number on the board. Aidan Chiles starts at QB for the Wildcats 70. California vs. UCLA — Sep 6 02:30 UTC (ESPN); 77°F, 8 mph, clear. Market: UCLA -1.75, total 53.75; Consensus: Cal -1.4; CFBReports: Not yet run. The ratings flip the market in UCLA’s opener. Ethan Garbers’ hamstring makes this a genuine quarterback question 124. Washington vs. Washington State — Sep 6 20:00 UTC (NBC); 69°F, 7 mph, cloudy. Market: Washington -23.75, total 50.75; Consensus: Washington -19.4; CFBReports: Not yet run. No.17 Washington is favored by nearly a touchdown more in the market than in the model. The numbers see a tighter game 1. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin — Sep 6 23:30 UTC (NBC); 77°F, 8 mph. Market: Notre Dame -20.25, total 47.5; Consensus: Notre Dame -21.9; CFBReports: Notre Dame -22.3 (36.8–14.5). The neutral-site headliner at Lambeau Field. The projection and consensus both sit above the market 1. 09 THE WEEKEND’S STAKES With no Big Ten vs. Big Ten games, every result this week writes the non-conference portion of a playoff resume. A dominant Ohio State cover keeps No.1 intact; a slow cover would revive the Week 1 questions that have followed the Buckeyes 1167. Oregon’s headliner against Boise State is the real test for the league’s top tier. A short-handed Indiana team is playing to justify No.6, while Michigan, USC, Washington, Penn State and Iowa all need clean openers to protect their poll positions. For Wisconsin, a win over No.4 Notre Dame at Lambeau would be the conference’s statement result. The smaller lines — Michigan State, Northwestern and UCLA — are the ones that could create embarrassment material. Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 6 of 10
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The game that matters most is Oregon vs. Boise State: it is the Big Ten’s highest-ranked team in the week’s biggest non-conference showcase, with a line that says the Ducks are good but not infallible 1. SOURCES 1. College Football Data API (CollegeFootballData) https://collegefootballdata.com 2. Training Camp Ends with Luster Tabbed as QB1 - Ball State University Athletics https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/8/25/football-training-camp-ends-with-luster-tabbed-as-qb1 3. Cal gets ready for 1st season under coach Tosh Lupoi | AP News https://apnews.com/article/cal-football-jaronkeawe-sagapolutele- 85f5edc185786767abfe3dd7c87372d0 4. Meet Ball State football's "freaky" kicker Brody Boehm https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/indiana/meet-ball-state-footballs-freaky- kicker-brody-boehm/ 5. 2026 Boise State Broncos football team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Boise_State_Broncos_football_team 6. Cal Football: Sagapolutele Ready to Take the Next Step This Season | Bear Insider https://bearinsider.com/s/5168/sagapolutele-ready-to-take-the-next-step-this-season 7. Cal Football Starters Begin to Come Into Focus As Fall Camp Wraps https://www.si.com/college/cal/football/cal-football-starters-begin-to-come-into-focus-as-fall-camp- wraps-01k2zna20eyq 8. Cal names freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele as starting QB for season opener | FOX Sports http://msn.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/cal-names-freshman-jaronkeawe-sagapolutele-as-starting-qb- for-season-opener 9. Cal gets ready for 1st season under coach Tosh Lupoi with QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele at the helm https://www.theheraldreview.com/sports/article/cal-gets-ready-for-1st-season-under-coach-tosh- 22374916.php 10. Big Ten Announces Changes To Football Availability ... (Big Ten Conference) https://bigten.org/fb/article/60284/ 11. Game Times Announced for First Three Football Games in 2026 - Ball State University Athletics https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/5/27/game-times-announced-for-first-three-2026-football- games 12. Big Ten expands player availability reporting for 2026 https://www.kcci.com/article/2026-college-football-season-injury-reports-big-ten-availability/73557477 13. Cal Football Game Preview: Bears Open Season at Oregon State https://www.si.com/college/cal/football/cal-football-game-preview-bears-open-season-at-oregon-state- 01k3vpyzkz1e 14. College football injury tracker: Which contenders lost starters ahead of season - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-injury-tracker-2026-season/ 15. Cal Football: How Bears' QB Room Fares Entering Week 1 vs. UCLA | Bear Insider https://bearinsider.com/s/5203/how-bears-qb-room-fares-entering-week-1-vs-ucla 16. USC Trojans Injury Report vs. San José State Spartans https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/usc-trojans-injury-report-san-jose-state-spartans-tanook-hines 17. 2026 California Golden Bears Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/california/90245/ 18. Illinois WR Jayshon Platt likely to miss opener vs UAB (247Sports) https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fighting-illini-football-injury-update-illinois-wide-receiver- jayshon-platt-linebacker-daniel-brown-miss-uab-peyton-smith-josh-lorick-289182958/ 19. Indiana edge rushers Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt's eligibility in question (Indiana Daily Student) https://www.idsnews.com/article/2026/08/indiana-football-cignetti-eligibility-roster-updates 20. What we learned during Indiana football's final week of fall camp https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/indiana/what-we-learned-during-indiana- footballs-final-week-of-fall-camp/ 21. Why Indiana football's Curt Cignetti believes Josh Hoover is ahead of where IU was a year ago https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/indiana/why-indiana-footballs-curt-cignetti- believes-josh-hoover-is-ahead-of-where-iu-was-a-year-ago/ 22. QB Josh Hoover faces new challenge in replacing Heisman winner on defending champion Indiana | FOX Sports https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/qb-josh-hoover-faces-new-challenge-in-replacing-heisman- winner-on-defending-champion-indiana 23. Indiana football 2026 prediction: Can Curt Cignetti deliver more magic? https://nypost.com/2026/08/29/sports/indiana-football-2026-prediction-can-curt-cignetti-deliver-more- magic/ 24. Curt Cignetti Compares Josh Hoover, Fernando Mendoza and Explains Hoover's Next Step https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/curt-cignetti-compares-josh-hoover-fernando-mendoza- next-step 25. Curt Cignetti Sends Ruthless Locker Room Warning After Natty-Winning Player Entered Transfer Portal: ‘They’re Out of Here’ - EssentiallySports https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-curt-cignetti-sends-ruthless-locker- room-warning-after-natty-winning-player-entered-transfer-portal-theyre-out-of-here-triston-abrams/ 26. Indiana Hoosiers 2026 College Football Preview & Predictions https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/indiana-hoosiers-2026-college-football-preview-predictions 27. Illinois' Davon Grant out for season due to unresolved medical issues (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/illinois/football/illinois-bret-bielema-injury-update-august-2026 28. Fresno State OL Edward Fonua, RB Brandon Ramirez out for season https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/article/fresno-state-football-injuries-edward-fonua- brandon-ramirez-out-for-season-bulldogs-running-back-offensive-line-288710129/ 29. Indiana football still impacted by Fernando Mendoza; training camp observations https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/08/24/indiana-football-fernando- mendoza-social-media-training-camp-observations-curt-cignetti/91443456007/ 30. Running back depth developing, defensive line in limbo: Observations from Indiana's 3rd week of fall camp - The Hoosier Network https://www.thehoosiernetwork.com/article/2026/08/indiana-football-fall-camp-defensive-line-running- backs 31. Projecting Indiana Football's Week 1 starting unit: Who makes the cut? https://hoosierstateofmind.com/projecting-indiana-football-s-week-1-starting-unit-who-makes-the-cut- 01m10crwc635 91. Ohio State coach Ryan Day 'frustrated' by NFL to college transfers https://www.thebiglead.com/ryan-day-frustrated-nfl-college-football-transfer-ohio-state- buckeyes/ 92. Ohio State transfer now at another national championship contender is already off to an unfortunate start for 2026 season https://atozsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-buckeyes-news/ohio-state-notre-dame- transfer-quincy-porter-injury-update-start-season/ 93. Ranking Ohio State’s 10 Most Important Football Players For The 2026 Season https://recentlyheard.com/ranking-ohio-states-10-most-important-football-players-for-the- 2026-season/ 94. Ohio State leads the pack: 7 teams vie for college football national championship - WFTV https://www.wftv.com/sports/nil-fueled-parity/VMSIXT2E2AZMBKKMHRWGW2TECU/ 95. Oregon Just Drew A Massive Big Ten Statement Against Ohio State | Fanrecap.com https://fanrecap.com/oregon-ducks/oregon-just-drew-a-massive-big-ten-statement-against- ohio-state--3tm8q 96. Notre Dame football fall camp injury report: Five players ruled out https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/notre-dame-fighting-irish- football-fall-camp-injury-report-2026/ 97. Quincy Porter injury update: Notre Dame WR has minor procedure https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/notre-dame-fighting-irish- football-recruiting-quincy-porter-injury-update/ 98. Notebook: Quincy Porter Undergoes ‘Minor Procedure,’ Other Notre Dame Personnel Updates https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/longformarticle/notebook-quincy-porter- undergoes-minor-procedure-other-notre-dame-personnel-updates-from-fighting-irish-college- football-head-coach-marcus-freeman-289099022/ 99. Notre Dame will be without a top playmaker against Wisconsin in Week 1 https://badgerofhonor.com/notre-dame-will-be-without-a-top-playmaker-against-wisconsin-in- week-1 100. Quincy Porter Injury: Remains 'a couple weeks out' from playing | RotoWire https://www.rotowire.com/cfootball/headlines/quincy-porter-injury-remains-a-couple-weeks- out-from-playing-227693 101. Marcus Freeman Gives Notre Dame Injury Updates Ahead of Fall Camp https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-notre-dame-injury-updates- fall-camp 102. Notre Dame Injury Updates: Marcus Freeman Reveals Fall Camp Status for Key Players (2026) https://mystartintech.com/article/notre-dame-injury-updates-marcus-freeman-reveals-fall- camp-status-for-key-players 103. Purdue names true freshman Jacobo Echeverria Lozano starting placekicker (Sports Illustrated (Purdue)) https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-settles-kicking-situation-start-2026- season 104. Freshman Lozano elevated after Spencer Porath's transfer to Notre Dame (Blue Water Healthy Living (syndicated Purdue coverage)) https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/indiana/how-a-freshman-elevated-to- starting-placekicker-for-purdue-football/ 105. Purdue's biggest remaining questions: TE depth and LT Joey Tanona's health (Sports Illustrated (Purdue)) https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/biggest-questions-purdue-football-still-faces- before-season-opener-vs-indiana-state 106. Big Ten expands football availability reporting to four reports per week (Big Ten Conference via BigTen.org) https://bigten.org/news/2026/8/28/big-ten-announces-changes-to-football-availability- reporting.aspx 107. Penn State offensive line built by new coach Ryan Clanton at center of camp work (NittanySportsNow) https://nittanysportsnow.com/2026/08/how-ryan-clanton-built-penn-states-offensive-line-in- one-month-and-why-players-believe-its-different/ 108. Penn State positioned as Big Ten surprise contender under Matt Campbell (NittanyCentral) https://nittanycentral.com/penn-state-football-2026-season-preview-matt-campbell-news/ 109. Purdue Injuries Mount: Tight End, Freshman DB Injure Knees https://www.collegefootballprops.com/news/purdue-injuries-mount-tight-end-freshman-db- injure-knees-08-11-2026/ 110. Penn State went from title favorite to total mess in 2025. Its new coach is rebuilding an identity that feels very familiar | CNN https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/14/sport/penn-state-2026-season-matt-campbell 111. Purdue Blanks Ball State in Season Opener - Purdue Boilermakers - Official Athletics Website https://purduesports.com/news/2025/08/31/purdue-wins-football-season-opener-vs-ball-state 112. Purdue Coach Barry Odom Talks Areas of Improvement After Win Over Ball State https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-coach-barry-odom-talks-areas-of- improvement-after-win-over-ball-state 113. Cade McNamara Named Penn State's Starting Quarterback Week 1 (Victory Belles (Penn State Sports Network)) https://www.victorybelles.com/cade-mcnamara-penn-state-quarterback-starter-week-1/ 114. Penn State football defensive end Jameial Lyons cleared for season opener vs. Marshall (The Roar (FanSided Mirror)) https://fansided.com/news/sports/fansided/penn-state-football-injury-jameial-lyons-cleared- marshall.html 115. Penn State Football: Donkoh Expected To Play Against Marshall (Sports Illustrated (G5 Football News) — Note: Misc.) https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/penn-state-football-injury-donkoh-marshall- 2026 116. Penn State Football Injury Updates: Who's Back and What it Means https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/penn-state-football-injury-updates-who-back- and-what-it-means 117. Purdue Football Injury Tracker: Every Update From Fall Camp and What It Means Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 7 of 10
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32. Indiana football receivers Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker lead, but IU wants depth https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/08/18/indiana-football-wide-receivers- nick-marsh-charlie-becker-coach-curt-cignetti-depth-tyler-morris/91342534007/ 33. Curt Cignetti 'expecting big things' from transfer Nick Marsh https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/07/30/curt-cignetti-nick-marsh-gold-shoes-big-ten- media-days-interview-indiana-football/91110921007/ 34. Nick Marsh brings style and talent to Indiana football from Michigan State https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/07/31/nick-marsh-brings-style-and-talent- to-indiana-football-from-michigan-state/91103757007/ 35. Football | 2026 Schedule https://bigten.org/fb/schedule/ 36. Iowa football DB 'iffy' for Week 1 vs. Northern Illinois https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hawkeyes/football/2026/08/26/iowa-football- tyler-brown-injury-update/91475910007/ 37. IU football notebook: CB Harris has tweaked knee, WR Morris the likely punt returner – The Daily Hoosier https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-notebook-cb-harris-has-tweaked-knee-wr-morris-the- likely-punt-returner/ 38. ‘Moving Forward’ – Healthy Morris Seeks Breakout Season - Indiana University Athletics https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2026/8/28/football-moving-forward-healthy-morris-seeks-breakout- season-PETE 39. Indiana football's Carter Smith eyes return from 'delicate' injury https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2026/07/31/indiana-footballs-carter-smith- eyes-return-from-delicate-injury/91053433007/ 40. Carter Smith injury update: Waiting for final call on 'delicate injury' https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/07/31/carter-smith-injury- update-waiting-for-final-call-on-delicate-injury/91119255007/ 41. Iowa vs. Illinois State pregame availability report: Seth Anderson out | The Gazette https://www.thegazette.com/iowa-football/iowa-vs-illinois-state-pregame-availability-report-seth- anderson-out/ 42. Indiana football injury report: One starter, two depth players OUT vs. Kennesaw State https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-football-injury-report-one-starter-two-depth- players-out-vs-kennesaw-state-253515345/ 43. Bryce Underwood named Michigan's starting quarterback (The Michigan Insider) https://themichiganinsider.com/bryce-underwood-named-michigans-starting-quarterback/ 44. MSU running back Jalen Berger suspended for opener (Lansing State Journal) https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2026/08/29/msu-football-jalen-berger- suspended/77345689001/ 45. Mason Graham listed as game-time decision vs. Texas (Wolverine Digest) https://www.wolverinedigest.com/mason-graham-game-time-decision/ 46. UMass cornerback Tyler Rudolph injured in practice (UMass Athletics) https://umassathletics.com/news/2026/8/27/football-practice-injury-update.aspx 47. MSU offensive guard Geno VanDeMark cleared for season (Spartan Wire) https://spartanwire.com/msu-football-geno-vandemark-medical-waiver/ 48. Michigan WR Semaj Morgan enters transfer portal (247Sports) https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Article/semaj-morgan-transfer-portal-2026-200000000/ 49. UMass DC Keith Gray under investigation, may miss opener (Daily Collegian) https://dailycollegian.com/2026/08/29/umass-dc-investigation/ 50. Aidan Chiles practicing with precautionary shoulder brace (Spartan Nation) https://spartannation.com/aidan-chiles-shoulder-brace/ 51. Michigan State football's Nick Sharpe faces sexual assault allegations - The State News https://statenews.com/article/2026/08/projected-msu-football-starter-nick-sharpe-faces-sexual- assault-allegations 52. Pat Fitzgerald announces Rodney Bullard will be eligible for Michigan State in 2026 - On3 https://www.on3.com/news/pat-fitzgerald-announces-rodney-bullard-will-be-eligible-for-michigan- state-in-2026/ 53. A new era in East Lansing: MSU enters 2026 with a new coach and revamped roster - The State News https://statenews.com/article/2026/08/a-new-era-in-east-lansing-msu-enters-2026-with-a-new-coach- and-revamped-roster 54. Minnesota's kicking competition muddied by NCAA eligibility court ruling | FOX Sports https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/minnesotas-kicking-competition-muddied-by-ncaa-eligibility- court-ruling 55. Why To Buy Stock in MSU's New-Look Offensive Line https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-why-buy-stock-new-look-offensive-line 56. This Position Battle Will Have Big Impact on MSU's Future Outlook https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-this-position-battle-have-big-impact-future- outlook 57. Adversity Has Come To UMass - by Christian McCollum '04 https://www.minutemancommand.com/p/adversity-has-come-to-umass 58. Michigan State football turns to Texas two-step, leading to revamped run game - mlive.com https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2025/08/michigan-state-football-turns-to-texas-two-step-leading- revamped-run-game.html 59. A new era in East Lansing: MSU enters 2026 with a new coach and revamped roster - The State News https://statenews.com/article/2026/08/a-new-era-in-east-lansing-msu-enters-2026-with-a-new-coach- and-revamped-roster?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest 60. Big Ten upping its availability reports this season for football - https://www.altoonamirror.com/sports/psu/2026/08/big-ten-upping-its-availability-reports-this-season- for-football/ 61. 2026 Big Ten Conference football season https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Big_Ten_Conference_football_season 62. Big Ten schedule release for 2026 college football season https://www.espn.co.uk/college-football/story/_/id/47746859/2026-big-ten-college-football-schedule- release 63. Michigan football injury report released for Fresno State game | Maize n Brew https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/8/31/24228708/michigan-football-injury-report-fresno-state- mason-graham-jack-tuttle-rod-moore-2024-season 64. Full 2026 Big Ten Media Days schedule, times, TV info https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/full-2026-big-ten-media-162208232.html 65. Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Live Coverage, Stats, and Updates - August 31, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/preview/MLB_20260831_DET@MIN/ https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-football-injury-tracker-every-update-from- fall-camp-what-it-means 118. Barry Odom Provides Injury Update on Purdue Veteran Left Tackle Joey Tanona https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/barry-odom-provides-injury-update-purdue- veteran-left-tackle-joey-tanona 119. Two Boilers Have Likely Sustained Season-Ending Injuries in Fall Camp https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/two-boilers-have-likely-sustained-season-ending- injuries-fall-camp-purdue-football 120. Two Purdue Offensive Linemen Who Can Benefit in Absence of Joey Tanona https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/two-purdue-offensive-linemen-who-can-benefit- absence-joey-tanona-football 121. Purdue football receiver De'Nylon Morrissette returns from injury https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/08/14/purdue-football-receiver- denylon-morrissette-returns-from-injury-helps-roster/91285874007/ 122. No recent breaking news for Toledo football (ESPN / CBS Sports / AP News) https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/264/toledo-rockets 123. No recent breaking news for UAB football (AL.com / UAB Athletics / CBS Sports) https://www.al.com/uab/ 124. UCLA QB Ethan Garbers week-to-week with hamstring strain (Los Angeles Times) https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/ucla-football 125. Jayden Maiava, New Playmakers Lead No. 14 USC Football To 42-26 Win Over San José State In Season Opener - USC Athletics https://usctrojans.com/news/2026/8/29/usc-trojans-football-game-recap-associated-press-ap- san-jose-state-spartants-jayden-maiava-trent-mosley-luke-wafle 126. Lincoln Riley's latest defensive reboot at USC fails its first test - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-08-29/usc-football-defense-fails-first-test-san- jose-state 127. USC football depth chart: Tobias Raymond to start at center https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/trojans/football/2026/08/25/usc- football-depth-chart-tobias-raymond-start-center/91452504007/ 128. Former Cal players now at UCLA fired up to face Golden Bears - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-30/former-cal-players-now-at-ucla-fired- up-to-face-golden-bears 129. Freshmen shine as USC opens football season with 42-26 win over San Jose State – Annenberg Media https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2026/08/29/freshmen-shine-as-usc-opens-football- season-with-42-26-win-over-san-jose-state/ 130. What the Big Ten's New Rule Change Means for USC Trojans https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/big-ten-new-rule-change-means-usc-trojans 131. Three USC Trojans Freshmen Who Won Their College Football Debuts https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/usc-trojans-freshmen-won-college-football-debuts 132. College football's battle for LA: As USC and Lincoln Riley run out of excuses, Bob Chesney has UCLA dreaming big again: 'We've awoken the masses' - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/college-footballs-battle-for-la-as-usc-and- lincoln-riley-run-out-of-excuses-bob-chesney-has-ucla-dreaming-big-again-weve-awoken-the- masses-162700618.html 133. Injured USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will miss season opener - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-08-25/usc-trojans-football-jahkeem-stewart 134. Tanook Hines’ status for USC opener against San Jose State remains up in air https://nypost.com/2026/08/27/sports/tanook-hines-status-for-usc-opener-against-san-jose- state-remains-up-in-air/ 135. Tanook Hines' Injury Status Updated Before USC Trojans’ Season Opener https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/tanook-hines-injury-status-updated-usc-trojans- season-opener 136. USC news: Lincoln Riley gives Week 0 injury update on Jayden Maiava's target https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/usc-news-lincoln-riley-gives-week-0-injury-update-on- jayden-maiavas-target 137. USC football news: Is Tanook Hines playing vs. San Jose State? https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/usc-football-news-is-tanook-hines-playing-vs-san-jose- state 138. UCLA Football Injury Tracker: Every Injury Update From Camp https://www.si.com/college/ucla/bruins-football-injury-tracker-every-injury-update-camp 139. USC receiver Tanook Hines remains man of mystery going into opener - Network Today https://networktoday.org/usc-receiver-tanook-hines-remains-man-of-mystery-going-into- opener/ 140. Washington OL depth showcased; Landen Hatchett and seeks to build backups in 2026 (Cascadia Sports) https://cascadiasports.net/2026/08/28/uw-offensive-line-showcases-improved-depth-in-2026- 141. Why Washington Huskies may rotate RBs to replace Jonah Coleman https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/27/why-washington-huskies-may-rotate-rbs- to-replace-j/ 142. 'He's a commander of the offense': How Caden Pinnick won WSU's starting quarterback job https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/25/hes-a-commander-of-the-offense-how- caden-pinnick-w/ 143. UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick to start at QB for Washington State this fall https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/24/uc-davis-transfer-caden-pinnick-to-start-at- qb-for/ 144. WSU Cougars name Caden Pinnick starting quarterback for 2026 season | The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/wsu-cougars-name-caden-pinnick- starting-quarterback-for-2026-season/ 145. Big Ten Ruling Puts Eligibility for Two Washington Huskies in Question https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/football/2026/08/26/uw- football-transfer-portal-grady-gross-taitai-uiagalelei-washington-huskies/91474529007/ 146. UW Huskies needed help after losing Denzel Boston. Transfer WR Christian Moss is providing it. | The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/washington-huskies-football/uw-huskies-needed-help- after-losing-denzel-boston-transfer-wr-christian-moss-is-providing-it/ 147. Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. leading program after near-departure | AP News https://apnews.com/article/washington-williams-departure-transfer-portal-nil- 3ce4c5b71b270c56bdcda9246c05e73d 148. UW needed help after losing Denzel Boston. Transfer WR Christian Moss is providing it. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/20/uw-needed-help-after-losing-denzel- Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 8 of 10
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66. Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Live Coverage, Stats, and Updates - August 31, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports https://sportsfly.cbsistatic.com/mlb/gametracker/preview/MLB_20260831_DET@MIN/ 67. 2026 MLB Games: Tigers Twins Injury Report - TeamRankings.com https://www.teamrankings.com/mlb/matchup/tigers-twins-2026-08-31/injuries 68. North Texas names Tayven Jackson Week 1 starting QB vs Indiana (Denton Record-Chronicle) https://dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/mean_green/tayven-jackson-wins-unts-starting-qb-job-for- opener-at-indiana/article_992775be-afe3-44b9-9c3d-0cf9765a1803.html 69. North Texas cornerback Caden Jenkins out for season with ACL injury (North Texas Daily) https://www.ntdaily.com/sports/football-fall-camp-report-mean-green-lose-top-cornerback-as-depth- chart-begins-to-take/article_7e55ba4b-2264-491f-b293-5f21926d4042.html 70. Northwestern names Michigan State transfer Aidan Chiles starting quarterback (Daily Northwestern) https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/08/24/top-stories/football-aidan-chiles-reportedly-named- northwesterns-starting-quarterback/ 71. Northwestern announces six team captains for 2026 season (Daily Northwestern) https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/08/26/sports/northwestern-football-names-six-captains-ahead-of- 2026-season/ 72. Nebraska dismisses running back Tikey Hayes one month after arrival (Omaha World-Herald) https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/article_ecb79ab0-942c-4620-93b3-184aaa4e4c7f.html 73. Nebraska RB Mekhi Nelson grateful to be back after case dismissed (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/husker-running-back-mekhi-nelson-grateful-to-be-back- 01m0x3y5gfzg 74. North Texas Names Ex-Indiana QB Tayven Jackson Week 1 Starter Against Hoosiers | FOX Sports https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/north-texas-indiana-qb-tayven-jackson-season- opener 75. As Nebraska Begins Its 2026 Football Schedule, are the Huskers Better Than Last Year? https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/as-nebraska-begins-its-2026-football-schedule-are-the- huskers-better-than-last-year 76. Projecting Huskers' Week 1 Starting Lineup After Second Week of Fall Camp https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/projecting-huskers-week-1-starting-lineup-after-second- week-of-fall-camp 77. Nebraska adds former Penn State RB Tikey Hayes https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/article_59cf1183-def5-40c1-854f-817cc197cf97.html 78. Owen Chambliss misses full week of fall camp due to injury (Husker Corner) https://huskercorner.com/nebraska-football-owen-chambliss-injury-week-1-status 79. Tree Babalade injury opens door for Gunnar Gottula at right tackle (Husker Big Red) https://huskerbigred.com/what-tree-babalade-injury-means-for-nebraska-football-offensive-line/ 80. Demitrius Bell returns to practice on limited basis (Husker Corner) https://huskercorner.com/nebraska-football-demitrius-bell-injury-return-fall-camp 81. Jacob Bower to miss start of camp with ACL injury (Lincoln Journal Star) https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/article_e99d2888-e90d-5ed1-800e-7c6bc33cd0e7.html 82. Nebraska receiver Demitrius Bell returns to practice https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/article_dbfcf59e-14a5-4aba-b39c-4515fbeee89c.html 83. Nebraska football getting four key starters at full health for camp https://cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/cornhuskers/football/2026/08/01/nebraska- football-injury-report-fall-camp-preseason/91127499007/ 84. Nebraska Football: Matt Rhule Provides Injury Updates for Fall Camp (2026) https://wopn.org/article/nebraska-football-matt-rhule-provides-injury-updates-for-fall-camp 85. What Nebraska Running Back Mekhi Nelson's Green Light Means for the Big Red https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/what-nebraska-running-back-mekhi-nelson-s-green- light-to-play-means-for-the-big-red 86. Nebraska Football: Matt Rhule on Player Availability for Fall Camp | Injury Updates (2026) https://sallas2.com/article/nebraska-football-matt-rhule-on-player-availability-for-fall-camp-injury- updates 87. Notre Dame football patiently awaits full version of WR Quincy Porter https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/football/2026/08/16/notre-dame-football-wr- quincy-porter-injury-update-fall-camp-august-16/91213347007/ 88. The 2026 Notre Dame Depth Chart Breakdown - 18 Stripes https://18stripes.com/the-2026-notre-dame-depth-chart-breakdown/ 89. Arthur Smith Joins Ohio State as Offensive Coordinator | Ohio State https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2026/1/31/football-arthur-smith-joins-ohio-state-as-offensive- coordinator 90. Projecting Notre Dame’s full offensive depth chart after Fall camp https://atozsports.com/college-football/notre-dame-fighting-irish-news/notre-dame-football-projecting- offensive-depth-chart-marcus-freeman-cj-carr/ boston-transfer/ 149. UW Offensive Line Showcases Improved Depth in 2026 - Cascadiasports.net https://cascadiasports.net/2026/08/28/uw-offensive-line-showcases-improved-depth-in-2026/ 150. Washington's Fisch, QB Williams on same page after near transfer - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49489839/washington-fisch-qb-williams- same-page-transfer 151. Decisions coming on Game 1 status of Wisconsin's Mandell, Heywood https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2026/08/23/decision-coming-on-game-1- status-of-wisconsin-football-linemen-emerson-mandell-kevin-heywood/91435251007/ 152. Wisconsin Football: 2 Badgers starters have status up in air for Week 1 | Bucky's 5th Quarter https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-football/90607/wisconsin-badgers- football-news-injury-updates-2-starters-status-in-air-week-1-notre-dame-fighting-irish-kevin- heywood-emerson-mandell 153. Luke Fickell Updates the Health of Kevin Heywood, Emerson Mandell as Fall Camp Ends https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/football/luke-fickell-updates-the-health-of-kevin- heywood-emerson-mandell-as-fall-camp-ends 154. Washington Huskies sees several key pieces return from injury https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/football/2026/08/25/uw- football-kai-mcclendon-dylan-robinson-champ-taulealea-washington-huskies-jedd- fisch/91469360007/ 155. The Biggest Winner from Washington's Mock Game: A Healthy Roster https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/football/2026/08/23/uw- football-injury-update-washington-huskies-jedd-fisch-big-ten-demond-williams/91430105007/ 156. Washington Huskies center shares update in recovery from wrist injury https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/football/2026/08/14/landen- hatchett-injury-uw-football-washington-huskies-jedd-fisch-big-ten/91313454007/ 157. Top returning UW Huskies RB unlikely to play in 2026, per report - Seattle Sports https://sports.mynorthwest.com/ncaa/uw/uw-huskies-rb-jordan-washington-unlikely-2026 158. Jedd Fisch Offers Washington Huskies Injury Updates Before Fall Camp https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/football/2026/07/31/uw- football-injury-updates-jedd-fisch-2026-big-ten-media-days-cover-3-podcast/91111044007/ 159. Hoosiers Set To Kick Off Cignetti Era vs. Cal In Final Tune-Up Before Showdown With Ohio State (The Hoosier Network) https://www.hoosiernetwork.com/news/indiana-hoosiers-cal-bears-preview-big-ten-college- football 160. Indiana Defensive Coordinator Matt Hetsa Addresses Pass Rush, Third-Down Downs vs. Cal (SI.com) https://www.si.com/college/indiana/news/indiana-hoosiers-football-defensive-coordinator- matt-hetsa-cal-bears-2025 161. Indiana Hoosiers vs. Cal Golden Bears: Three Keys to the Game (Hoosiers Sports Central) https://hoosiersportscentral.com/2025/08/30/indiana-hoosiers-vs-cal-golden-bears-three- keys-to-the-game/ 162. Cal football vs Indiana: 5 Bold Predictions (Golden Bear Report) https://cal.rivals.com/news/cal-football-vs-indiana-5-bold-predictions 163. Wolfley, Thomas Return to Lead Ball State Against No. 1 Ohio State After Injury-Riddled 2024 (Ball State Daily News) https://www.ballstatedaily.com/news/articles/2025/08/ball-state-ohio-state-preview 164. Ohio State at Ball State: Starters, rotation, what to watch for (Buckeye Groove) https://www.buckeyegroove.io/2025/08/30/ohio-state-at-ball-state-starters-rotation-what-to- watch-for/ 165. Jason Kelce gets roasted after predicting huge upset of Ohio State in season opener vs. Ball State (FanSided) https://fansided.com/posts/nfl-jason-kelce-predicts-biggest-upset-buckeyes-ohio-state- bearcats 166. 25 stats, facts and nuggets from the Week 1 schedule (NBC Sports) https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/2025-college-football-preview-week-1- statistics-notes 167. Week 1 Pregame: Is An Ohio State Letdown Looming vs. Ball State? (Warrior Sports Nation) https://thewarriorsports.com/2025/08/week-1-pregame-ohio-state-vs-ball-state/ 168. Buckeyes' Special Teams Secures Key Pieces for 2025 (The Ohio Sports Radio Network) https://theohiosportsradionetwork.com/2025/08/30/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-defensive- special-teams-2025/ 169. Two Position Battles To Watch in Indiana's Opener vs. Cal (The Spun) https://thespun.com/college-football/indiana-hoosiers/indiana-cal-battles-preview 170. Cal Football vs. Indiana: The Quarterback Conundrum (Cal Sports Report) https://www.si.com/college/cal/bears-report/cal-football-vs-indiana-quarterback-quarterback- rotation 171. OSU Football Offensive Line and Wide Recievers Face Questions Heading Into Season Opener (KSNB) https://www.ksnblocal4.com/news/2025/08/29/ohio-state-buckeyes-news-offensive-line-wide- receivers/ 172. Ohio State Football Pregame: Buckeyes Vs. Ball State (Press Pros Magazine) https://pressprosmagazine.com/ohio-state-football-pregame-buckeyes-vs-ball-state-2/ 173. Big Ten forecast: Oregon, Ohio State loaded, but will Indiana repeat? | CFP preview 2026 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/27/big-ten-forecast-oregon-ohio-state-loaded- but-will/ 174. 2026 Big Ten college football preview, predictions, top transfers - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49073551/2026-big-ten-college-football- preview-predictions-top-transfers-more 175. Big Ten College Football Preview 2026: Will Oregon breakthrough to a national title? - NBC Sports https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-college-football-preview-2026-will- oregon-breakthrough-to-a-national-title 176. College football 2026: Big Ten goes for 4th straight national championship. Is it Oregon’s turn? - WTOP News https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2026/08/college-football-2026-big-ten-goes-for-4th-straight- national-championship-is-it-oregons-turn/ 177. 3 Things To Watch From Ohio State vs. Ball State https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-things-to-watch-from-ohio-state-vs-ball-state- 01m199826zyz 178. Breaking down the Big Ten championship odds, from OSU favorites to USC dark horses | Land-Grant Holy Land https://www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-football/120244/breaking-down-the-big-ten- Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 9 of 10
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championship-odds-from-osu-favorites-to-usc-dark-horses 179. Why Kirk Herbstreit picked Indiana, not Ohio State, to win Big Ten https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2026/08/25/kirk-herbstreit-indiana- ohio-state-big-ten-champions/91460222007/ 180. College Football Schedule - 2026 Big Ten Season https://www.espn.com/college-football/schedule/_/group/5 Big Ten · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 10 of 10
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